The Experts

The Experts is a 1989 comedy film starring John Travolta, Arye Gross and Kelly Preston. The movie tells the story of two friends, Travis and Wendell, who are approached by a group of secret agents to help them turn a small, isolated communist country into the ultimate tourist destination. Despite their apparent lack of expertise, the two friends agree to undertake the mission, seeing it as an opportunity to escape their mundane lives and explore the world.

Travis and Wendell are flown to the communist country, where they are welcomed by the locals and begin to experience the stark contrast between their own lives and the lives of those living in the country. The two friends quickly realize that they may be over their heads in terms of the complexity of the mission, but they plunge on, determined to succeed.

As they begin to work on their plans to attract tourists to the communist country, Travis and Wendell encounter a number of challenges, including the interference of corrupt officials who are attempting to foil the plan. Along the way, they meet a number of interesting characters, including a local woman named Marianne who captures Wendell's heart.

The Experts is a comedic romp that combines elements of a spy movie with a fish-out-of-water story. It is an entertaining and light-hearted film that features Travolta in a role tailor-made for his confident, charming persona. His chemistry with Gross is palpable, and the two actors play off each other's strengths to create a fun and memorable movie.

The film was not a commercial success upon its release, but it has since become a cult classic, appreciated for its humor and its biting commentary on Soviet life during the Cold War. It has become a beloved movie for fans of 80s comedies and Travolta's early work.

Despite its somewhat dated political context, The Experts remains an entertaining movie that will leave viewers laughing and satisfied. It is a well-crafted comedy that showcases its actors' talents and the director's comedic instincts. Overall, it is a film worth watching for anyone looking for a light-hearted and fun movie experience.